VICTOR 'VIC' KOPP
1929-2012

NEWCOMERSTOWN -- Victor William "Vic" Kopp, 83, a resident of the Lafayette Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, West Lafayette, for several years, formerly of Railroad Street, Newcomerstown, passed away late Wednesday morning (Sept. 26, 2012) at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Tuscarawas, on Feb. 6, 1929, and was preceded in death by his parents, William Kopp, in 1939, and Ida C. Kinsey Kopp, in 1980.

Mr. Kopp was a 1947 graduate of Port Washington High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving with the 31st Heavy Material and Infantry Division in Korea during the Korean War. He was employed as a laborer with Gen Corp., Newcomerstown, for many years. Prior to this, he was employed at the former Pretty Products Company, Coshocton, for several years.

He was affiliated with First Baptist Church, Newcomerstown. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, traveling and painting landscapes.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn A. Arcore Kopp, Newcomerstown, on Dec. 5, 2004, and whom he married Sept. 11, 1948. Also deceased are a son, Michael William Kopp, Newcomerstown, and a brother, Robert L. Kopp, Newcomerstown.

He is survived by two daughters, Pamela A. (Tim P.) Donley and Kathi L. (Raymond "Butch") Roe, all of Newcomerstown. Also surviving are his son, Timothy W. (Brenda) Kopp, West Lafayette. He also leaves six grandchildren, Howard C. Bartholow and Michael W. Bartholow, both of Newcomerstown, Joshua A. Roe and his companion, Allyson Haythorn, Newcomerstown, Holli L. Donley and her fiancé, Anthony Bower, Newcomerstown, Amanda M. Ames and fiancé Ryan Matchack, Columbus, and Sumer N. Kopp, West Lafayette. There are also three great grandchildren, Chase Roe, Jocelyn Roe and Evey Lynn Bower, all of Newcomerstown. Victor is also survived by a sister, Dorothy (John) Taylor, Port Washington; a sister-in-law, LaVonne Kopp, Newcomerstown; and several nieces and nephews.

To honor Victor's wishes, there will be no public visiting hours observed. Private graveside services and burial will be held in West Lawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Pastor Thomas G. Barber will conduct the services.

The family is suggesting that memorials be made in Victor's name to an individual's favorite charity.